Which of the following electoral realignments led to the disappearance of a major political party?
A) 1800
B) 1864
C) 1896
D) 1932
E) 1980
Question -2-Clear realignments, like the one that occurred in 1932, may not occur again because
A) voter turnout has consistently decreased over the last forty years.
B) presidential candidates are rarely as popular with the voters as they used to be.
C) the electoral college is malapportioned.
D) the parties have become divided on multiple salient issues.
E) economic issues rarely dominate presidential campaigns.
Question -3-Scholars refer to a period when a major, lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties as
A) a critical or realignment period.
B) a transitional phase.
C) an era of discontent.
D) an era of good feelings.
E) a period of nonpartisanship.
Question -4-Progressives called for civil service reform to
A) eliminate patronage.
B) give citizens a direct say in making laws.
C) allow courts a system for prosecuting election fraud.
D) give governors more power in relation to legislatures.
E) allow party regulars a say in nominating candidates.
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